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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Dec 28, 2006 1:43:36 GMT -5
Having not been able to return to Jasmine House the previous day, I thought that a quick visit there today would make up for my reticence in staying to meet with Valdania when I had been there the day before.
On my way there I stopped off at a gift shop in Mont Nuit and purchased a small silver trinket box lined with deep blue velvet and found a pair of earrings the same shade of the blue to set inside them. The gems were lovely, perfectly cut stars of dark blue fire and it made me wonder what color Valdania's eyes were. I smiled at the thought.
Making my purchase I headed off to Jasmine in hopes of catching her in her apartments.
I arrived a few minutes later and entered the main chamber hall to find several adepts and novices wandering about on errands and such, most of them talking among themselves or quietly making their way through the rooms.
I caught a young boy's attention and asked him where I might find Valdania. He knew right off and directed me to the inner gardens of Jasmine House and found her for me.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Dec 28, 2006 2:04:01 GMT -5
I was enjoying a wandering stroll through Jasmine's garden house and simply enjoying the day. I had not recently spent any time here and I since I usually did I was missing it's peaceful beauty.
I had only been there a little while when a young boy found me and anounced that Jadrien de Morvilien was here to see me, and there he was following right behind him. I thanked the boy quickly and dismissed him with a smile, looking up to see a very handsome young man before me, his eyes intent and his smile full of laughter.
"Good day, my lord. It is nice to meet you." I said, smiling brightly. He was wonderful to behold and I quickly surpressed a blush as he strode closer to me. He was tall, about three or four inches more than I and very well built. I could see the muscles on his chest ripple under the tunic he wore and secretly whistled at the way he moved, the unconscious grace and assurance he had flowing around him.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 3, 2007 11:41:00 GMT -5
I was eager to meet this gem of Jasmine and as my guide rounded a walled corner that gave way to a lush, green foliage I saw the most beautiful flower of them all speaking to my quick-footed guide and almost stopped breathing. She was beautiful, and I assumed that her dismissal of the kid was assurance that this was whom I was seeking.
Sure enough, the boy ran off in the other direction and left me standing only a few paces away from her. She greeted me and I smoothly suppressed a sigh of pleasure at the sound of her voice. This was going to be very interesting indeed.
"It is very nice to meet you, Valdania. I have heard quite a lot about you, and was wondering if it all could be true, but now that I have laid eyes upon you myself I can see that there was no jest in anyone's tales of your beauty." I said, swiftly making a courteous bow before her, my eyes glinting with appreciation. "I am Jadrien, future Marquis of House Morvilien but there needn't be any titles between us, so feel free to call me Jadrien." I continued, lightly kissing the back of her hand in admiration.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 8, 2007 1:29:48 GMT -5
My smile widened, intrigued. "You flatter me, my lord. But I shall do as you wish, and call you by your name." I replied, sitting on a nearby bench gesturing for him to join me.
He seemed very pleased and excited to speak to me. "Was there anything in particular you wanted to discuss?" I asked, curious as to the reason for his visit.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 9, 2007 5:36:54 GMT -5
"I, ah yes, as a matter of fact." I replied, almost tripping over my words. She was so unexpectedly graceful that I could barely take my eyes from her to sit down.
"Since I didn't have much of an idea as to what to wear I wanted to ask you what you would like to wear to the Fête and then choose something based upon your selection. You name it and we'll either buy it or make it I don't care. I know its probably not what you expected but I didn't want to have to come up with this all on my own. " I said, hopefully not embarrassing myself.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 9, 2007 17:06:06 GMT -5
I smiled to myself, how he had managed to surprise me twice in such a short time I had no idea, but I liked him for it. Ignoring my humor I smiled pleasantly, trying not to seem too surprised at his request. "Well, I didn't have much planned in the first place, but there was something special I was considering buying for the fête." I admitted.
"It was a beautiful white gown that I saw in the clothier's district, but I'm sure that it has been purchased by someone else by now." I said, thinking if I had seen it any more recently than a week ago.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 9, 2007 17:21:50 GMT -5
Thankfully relieved at her already having thought of something to wear, I smoothly took over, "Well then, I'll just have to go bribe it away from whoever has purchased it." I said with a grin.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 9, 2007 17:40:47 GMT -5
I laughed at that, "Oh really? I don't think we have to go to such measures as it was a small shop and the likelihood of it still being there should be very good." I said, my smile bright with laughter.
"Besides, I don't think that is was actually meant as anything other than a nice dress for someone to buy. I just happened to see it and instantly think of what I could have done to it to make it worth wearing to a fete." I added.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 9, 2007 17:52:38 GMT -5
I liked her laughter, and her smile was wonderfully open and full of joy, so it only seemed natural to smile along with her.
"Alright then," I said, "we shall just have to go and find this 'little shop' and purchase this gown, post haste. Otherwise we might not be able to get the alterations done before the event." I replied, my grin growing wider at the thought of an outing with this lovely creature.
Standing from the bench I courteously offered her my hand, hoping she would take the offer without thinking me too presumptuous. "Shall I call on you in a half an hour's time or shall I simply wait for you outside in my carraige for you to be ready?" I asked, not wanting to rush her.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 9, 2007 19:39:59 GMT -5
"That's fine," I said, taking his hand and rising smoothly, realizing we were almost perfectly matched for height. Jadrien standing just a few inches taller than I. My eyes met his and I smiled, feeling like a lady in his presence.
"It will be fine if you just give me a moment to gather a cloak. I think this dress shall suffice for an outing." I replied, not wanting to risk missing out on that gown. Turning to head down the hallway to my rooms I paused, "If you wait for me in the entry hall I shall meet up with you shortly." I said, letting him have a moment to arrange things appropriately.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 9, 2007 19:52:38 GMT -5
"Of course. I shall await you in the main hall." I replied, noting her gracious allowance for me to set things in order, despite the short notice of the outting. She was indeed a facinating young woman. Cassander had chosen well.
Leaving her at the hall I swiftly made my way to the entry hall and found my way outside to meet briefly with my coachman to inform him of our plans. Knowing of the place he gave me his assurances that we could arrive there with only a short ride.
Thanking him I returned to the main hall and stood waiting for her to appear.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 9, 2007 20:38:53 GMT -5
I was quick to reach my room and once there I made a dash to my armoire and rummaged for a suitable cloak. Locating an old favorite of mine I pulled it from the depths of my wardrobe and fluffed its soft white fur. It would look lovely with my light blue gown.
Making sure that Jadrien would have plenty of time to wait for me I checked my reflection in a mirror, pulling my gloves on before shrugging into my warm cloak. Its soft fur rubbing against my cheek, the hood a fluffy addition to the full length cape I had loved for years.
Buttoning the knotted rope clasps I left my rooms to meet Jadrien, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 10, 2007 15:46:17 GMT -5
Waiting for her to appear I grinned, shaking my head. She sure knew how to keep a man waiting and dying with anticipation to watch her walk into a room. So I leaned back against the wall and waited for her to show, composing my smile to a content half grin, biding my time.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 10, 2007 15:58:11 GMT -5
I rounded the last corner to the main hall, looking for Jadrien. And there he was, nonchalantly leaning up against the entryway wall. "Shall we?" I asked, my words ringing clearly throughout the room. I was eager to get going as I wasn't about to let someone else grab that gown.
Walking to meet him my footsteps lightly tapping on the floor beneath me I grinned at him as he looked at me.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 10, 2007 16:04:28 GMT -5
I couldn't help it, my calculated half grin suddenly spread across my face, pleased with the way she looked. If I hadn't known any better I would have thought she was ready to attend the fete this very moment, only the fact that we were leaving to purchase her gown reminded me that it wasn't Longest Night already.
"Of course, the carriage is waiting." I replied smoothly, offering her my arm as we stepped out of the building.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 10, 2007 16:42:29 GMT -5
Placing my arm in his I let him escort me outside. "Thank you for this, for everything," I said, not knowing how to thank him for deciding to choose me - someone he had never seen before today - to accompany him for Longest Night.
"It means a lot to me that you chose me. It says a lot about your character to decide to pick someone you haven't known, on a whim, and from someone else's recommendation. Most people I have known would have insisted upon meeting any number of adepts before choosing from them." I said, not realizing that I was blushing, a silly grin tugging at the corners of my mouth.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 10, 2007 16:50:36 GMT -5
Her compliment caught me off guard, but I didn't let it show much. I simply let my eyebrows raise and looked to her with a kind smile on my face. "Lets just say that Cassander is very convincing, and that I trusted his judgment. He spoke very well of you, and that alone convinced me to choose you." I said, leaving it at that as I helped her up into the carriage, jumping into the carriage with a spring in my step, smiling recklessly.
Seating myself across from her so I could watch her reaction I toned down my smile somewhat, not wanting to appear to be gloating over her compliment.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 19, 2007 5:33:37 GMT -5
The carriage ride was pleasant and Jadrien was wonderful company, thus it felt like only moments had passed before our ride was over, the carriage slowing to a stop.
"Well, here it is." I said, seeming to surprize myself mention of something other than the two of us. Looking out the window I gasped, "It's still here!" and about jumped out of the carriage when the carriage door opened.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 19, 2007 5:59:16 GMT -5
"My goodness, it sure is!" I said, seeing the lovely gown sparkle in the afternoon sunlight streaming through the window of the shop. "And it is just as you said it was, perfect for a fête." I smiled, following her to into the shop.
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Post by Valdania nó Jasmine(I) on Jan 19, 2007 6:05:04 GMT -5
I laughed at his enthusiasm, "Just wait till I get my hands on it and start altering it." I said, winking at him over my shoulder as we stepped into the little shop, the warm interior of the rooms open and inviting.
"I had a lovely idea for this dress," I said, stepping as close to the gown as I could. "I don't know why, but it just spoke to me you know." I added, rambling.
The shop owner had then noticed our entrance and smoothly intercepted herself into our conversation. "It sure is lovely, and one of my favorite gowns this year." She said, letting her assistant bring out the mannequin from the display window as she spoke to us.
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Post by Jadrien de Morvilien (I) on Jan 22, 2007 22:23:44 GMT -5
Over all it didn't take long for the three of us to finish with the alterations and additions that Val wanted for the dress and the owner of the shop haggled back and forth with us eagerly, settling on a generous price and promising that everything would be finished in time for the fete. I was even able to find a suitable jacket coat for me to wear so that we matched perfectly.
After settleing our accounts with the owner I escorted Valdania back to Jasmine House and bid her goodby for the night, with a promise of calling on her when the gown was finished.
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